Dexter Trailer build

Post by **nt66** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:13 pm

lol it looks really sad with just the rx7 on there

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:55 pm

Overdrift wrote:i dont think the 4runner will be happy pulling both cars, that trailer, and all your stuff.

Its gonna have to get the hell over it. But I plan on putting my toolbox on the tail of the trailer with the rx7 backwards on the back, and load all of my boxes into the rx7, and the rest in the corolla.

Should be looking better in no time.

But a simple weight distribution kit will fix all of this.

But I dont think I can afford one right now.... unless this job im doing pays off a bit better than I anticipated.

Post by **CBR_TOY** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:59 pm

so when will you be back in h town?

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:09 pm

CBR_TOY wrote:so when will you be back in h town?

Uh, 17th or the 18th. Depending on how much I make tomorrow. Its kinda gonna pay for my fuel to houston.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:26 am

Just got the brake controller mounted. Bout to wire it up and head out to make some gas money. The controller is a Tekonsha Pilot.

my85suprat · Post by **my85suprat** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:59 am

if you're coming to Houston orlando bring those sr5 wheel rings we talked about I'll buy them from you.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:02 am

my85suprat wrote:if you're coming to Houston orlando bring those sr5 wheel rings we talked about I'll buy them from you.

Aight.

UPDATE:
Just got the controller wired in and ran the dedicated wires to the back. Took it for a test drive..... DAMN!@!!!! Keep in mind this trailer was MFG'd on October 28th 1980!!! That's older than my starlet! This means I need to get antique tags for it.

But yeah, I went cruising around with the controller set to 4.6 "out of 20" Just to get the rust off. Then as I was going through a walmart parkinglot I reached over and cranked it up to 20 "max" and smashed the over-ride lever and locked up all 4 tires. BWAHAHAHAH! IT WORKS!

Im satisfied.
Im planning on borrowing a few bucks and finishing the wiring tomorrow, but not before I finish my business at the JY.

Authentication:

Overdrift · Post by **Overdrift** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:28 am

excellent. I love brake checking the trailer with unaware people around... they always freak out when they hear tires locking up and a trailer trying to jump.

4.6 out of 20 is ok, the control units I am familiar with have a 1-10 setting, normally 2-3 is good for empty trailers. I still think it is awesome you have brakes on both axles.

I think the over ride spring button is non dependent on the controller power adjustment. At least on what I have used. Still big rigs ftw, they have air operated rear brakes with a lever like a turn signal or tilt wheel adjust lever near the steering wheel to activate the trailer brakes without hitting the brake petal. My friend almost uses 100% trailer brakes whenever possible when driving his truck and a company trailer.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:34 am

Overdrift wrote:My friend almost uses 100% trailer brakes whenever possible when driving his truck and a company trailer.

Hell yeah, forget using your brakes and burning up your cash, use the company's.

But the over-ride switch is limited to what you have set to the maximum. Kinda lame, but it keeps you from locking the trailer up and going outta control.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:01 pm

There appears to be a 3 day delay on my trip..... The f-bombing warehouse that shipping my winch parts took a shit and lost it... but guaranteed it by friday. But the scrap yard is closed on the weekends like little pussies. So ill have to wait till monday for my $$

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:38 am

Shoop de whoop!

Took a small load of scrap this mornin and got enough to buy a weight distribution kit!! and cams and hangers for it.

Helz yeah. Plus ive got about.... 4 or 5 more loads to do before its over with.

Should have enough to pay off the kit, plus my 250$ winch parts, and finish the trailer lighting plus have enough for gas back home.

Wish me luck.

Ill post pics when I wake up around 5 or so. "EST"

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:16 pm

THis guy had a bit too much...

Overdrift · Post by **Overdrift** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:58 am

he might as well scrap the entire rig

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:02 am

Overdrift wrote:he might as well scrap the entire rig

Hell yeah.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:19 am

Here's the deal on the weight distribution kit. Plus dual sway cams.

Got it for 400. Some of it is used, so it saved me a little. Still feel like I got f-bombed.

I got half of it installed tonight at the K-mart parking lot. But then some guys rolled up in a 280z and started talking with me... long story short, we played airsoft for the rest of the night.

Here's the kit pix.
I cant wait for somebody to rear-end me with this hitch on.

This is the 1000th post. First even in 86garage history.